A high-heat cooking method where food is placed close to a direct heat source from above, creating rapid browning and cooking. Similar to grilling but with heat coming from overhead rather than below.
From Old French 'bruillir' meaning 'to burn, roast,' related to 'broil' meaning intense heat or turmoil. The cooking technique mimics the intense, direct heat of an open flame but in a controlled oven environment.
Broiling uses radiant heat at extremely high temperatures (500°F+) to create rapid Maillard reactions on the food's surface while keeping the interior tender. It's essentially upside-down grilling and perfect for finishing dishes with a golden crust or melting cheese quickly!
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